For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,931 students in 27265, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 27265, NC are Southwest Guilford High School, Phoenix Academy - Primary Elementary Upper and Kearns Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27265 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27265, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27265 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southwest Guilford High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27265, NC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest Guilford High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4364 Barrow Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2970
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2970
Grades: 9-12
| 1,585 students
Rank: #22.
Phoenix Academy - Primary Elementary Upper
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7847 Clinard Farms Rd, Mendenh
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 869-0079
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 869-0079
Grades: K-12
| 1,508 students
Rank: #33.
Kearns Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1710 Mcguinn Dr.
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 885-7905
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 885-7905
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Rank: #44.
T Wingate Andrews High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1920 Mcguinn Drive
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2800
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 725 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 27265, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 27265, NC include Southwest Guilford High School, Phoenix Academy - Primary Elementary Upper and Kearns Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 27265?
4 public high schools are located in 27265.
What is the racial composition of students in 27265?
27265 public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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